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December 12, 2022
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Cherry Karlson, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3. Licensing
Approve the 2023 renewal of the following licenses as listed on page 6 of the packet, pending receipt of all renewal paperwork; (where applicable); updated insurance information (where...
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to vote to approve the 2023 renewal of the following licenses as listed on page 6 of the packet, pending receipt of all renewal paperwork; (where applicable); updated insurance information (where applicable); any outstanding taxes and/or fee payments (where applicable); and any outstanding inspections (where applicable), excluding the Wayland Car Clinic located at 356 Boston Post Road.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to vote to approve the 2023 renewal of the following licenses as listed on page 6 of the packet, pending receipt of all renewal paperwork; (where applicable); updated insurance information (where applicable); any outstanding taxes and/or fee payments (where applicable); and any outstanding inspections (where applicable), excluding the Wayland Car Clinic located at 356 Boston Post Road. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
Designate J. Bugbee, Acting Town Manager, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2023 approved renewals listed in the December 5, 2022 and December 12, 2022 memorandum
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to designate J. Bugbee, Acting Town Manager, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2023 approved renewals listed in the December 5, 2022 and December 12, 2022 memorandum.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to designate J. Bugbee, Acting Town Manager, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2023 approved renewals listed in the December 5, 2022 and December 12, 2022 memorandum. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
Designate Chair C. Karlson of the Select Board, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2023 ABCC and liquor license renewal reports
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to designate Chair C. Karlson of the Select Board, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2023 ABCC and liquor license renewal reports.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to designate Chair C. Karlson of the Select Board, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2023 ABCC and liquor license renewal reports. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A8. Consent Calendar
Approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #1
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #1. In discussion, C. Karlson noted that the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust had accepted the grant.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #1. In discussion, C. Karlson noted that the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust had accepted the grant. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Fay)
A5.a. Vote to open Town Meeting Warrant from Thursday, December 15, 2022 through Tuesday, January
Open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Monday, May 1, 2023 at time and place to be determined, and the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the...
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board vote to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Monday, May 1, 2023 at time and place to be determined, and the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the designated polling places. The warrant for said Annual Town Meeting will be open from Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. through Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. In accordance with Chapter 36, Section 36-3 of the Code of the Town of Wayland, all articles for consideration and inclusion in said warrant shall be submitted to the Select Board's Office in Wayland Town Building at 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, Massachusetts by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board vote to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Monday, May 1, 2023 at time and place to be determined, and the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the designated polling places. The warrant for said Annual Town Meeting will be open from Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. through Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. In accordance with Chapter 36, Section 36-3 of the Code of the Town of Wayland, all articles for consideration and inclusion in said warrant shall be submitted to the Select Board's Office in Wayland Town Building at 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, Massachusetts by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A5.b. Insert standard articles into the Warrant
Insert standard warrant articles A through M, as listed on the agenda
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to insert standard warrant articles A through M, as listed on the agenda.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to insert standard warrant articles A through M, as listed on the agenda. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A11. Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws 30A, sec. 21(a)(2) to conduct
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, the Town Manager;...
At 8:47 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, the Town Manager; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review, approve and consider for potential release the executive session minutes of December 5, 2022; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to negotiations with non-union personnel, the Police Chief: September 28, 2022, October 17, 2022, November 7, 2022, November 14, 2022, November 21, 2022, and November 25, 2022. Chair C. Karlson declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating, or bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“At 8:47 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, the Town Manager; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review, approve and consider for potential release the executive session minutes of December 5, 2022; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to negotiations with non-union personnel, the Police Chief: September 28, 2022, October 17, 2022, November 7, 2022, November 14, 2022, November 21, 2022, and November 25, 2022. Chair C. Karlson declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating, or bargaining position of the Town. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
A12. Minutes: a. Vote to release with redactions the following executive session minutes related to
Release with redactions the following executive session minutes related to negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief): September 28, 2022, October 17, 2022, November 7, 2022, November...
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to release with redactions the following executive session minutes related to negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief): September 28, 2022, October 17, 2022, November 7, 2022, November 14, 2022, November 21, 2022, November 25, 2022 and December 5, 2022.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to release with redactions the following executive session minutes related to negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief): September 28, 2022, October 17, 2022, November 7, 2022, November 14, 2022, November 21, 2022, November 25, 2022 and December 5, 2022. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A13. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:25 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 10:25 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Watkins)
From the Wayland Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2024 from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes prior to 2025, Select Board), and 2025 on from its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Wayland Patch candidate profiles (Thomas Fay, May 2022; William Whitney, April 2023; Carol Martin, April 2024; Doug Levine, May 2024), photos courtesy of the members. Christopher Reynolds from his candidate profile in The Wayland Post (April 2026).
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